Coca-Cola Job in Lagos for a Scientist III, Technical Consumer Research

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, our Company's portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle.
Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.7 billion servings a day. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system employees.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Scientist III, Technical Consumer Research

Job ID: 32462
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

• The Global R&D Organization is seeking a self-starter with a good technical background for product and consumer understanding in the food and beverage sector.
• The successful candidate is expected to responsible for supporting the execution of technical consumer research, sensory research and beverage product development.

• Working closely with the Global network of Technical Consumer Researcher to evaluate the consumer desires and preferences in the region
• Communicate clearly in email and verbally with technical, non-technical, domestic, and international audiences.
• Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials in order to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory, microbiological)
• Collaborating with internal beverage development and external suppliers to develop consumer preferred beverage options.
• Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, log book or laboratory notebook, write detailed & accurate reports for analyses, experiments or projects (e.g., equipment validation, evaluation of new processes).

• Understanding of sensory and consumer insights
• Product Development: Good knowledge and practical application of the product development process. 
• Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion
• Laboratory Practices: Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices (e.g., handling of chemicals and glassware, preparation of standards and reagents, proper measuring techniques, data management, housekeeping).
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher
• Has a strong attention to detail.
• Good mastery of food / beverage ingredients application development.
• Knowledge of and experience with key ingredients used in production of concentrates and beverage bases
• Effective communication of technical opportunities, Effective technical communication to non-technical stake holders.
• Good analytical skills able to conduct trouble shooting for issues related to ingredients application in beverage product.

• Less than 20%

• Relocation costs are not provided for this job. By applying for this job, candidates understand and acknowledge that the Company will not provide relocation assistance or support and that relocation will be entirely the responsibility of the candidate.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.